This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 24 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 24 2025 Fri My First Book Club: Arbor Hill West Hill Edition 4:30pm–5:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Upcoming Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: [For ages 4-8] Join us for My First Book Club! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Movie-Craft Mashup: Smurfs (2025) 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Movie-Craft Mashup: Smurfs (2025) 6:00pm–7:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: [For All Ages] Enjoy a family film and a movie-themed craft! Rating: PG. Runtime: 90 minutes.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County 1:00pm–2:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County ENL classPatrons can call Emma Schreiner at 518-434-0540 for scheduling and more information.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours 3:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Study Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: The City of Albany's new Department of Neighborhood Services wants to hear from you! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Crafter School Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tween/Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every Tuesday after school for crafts and fun at Arbor Hill West Hill!
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Preschool, Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Sunbeam Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Music, Sensory Friendly, Storytime Event Details: Calling all parents, care-givers, and day-care providers! Bring your babies and toddlers for a fun half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Library Scientists: Cryptids 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Arbor Hill/ West Hill Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Library Scientists: Cryptids 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Upcoming Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: [Ages 5-11] Become a Library Scientist and together we will explore the world through STEM!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Everyday English for Newcomer Adults 12:30pm–2:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Literacy, English as a New Language Event Details: [For Adults] This class is designed for adult newcomers to Albany who have some basic English language skills and are looking to improve their fluency and communication abilities.
This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween/Teen Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "Tween/Teen" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Super Smash Fridays 4:00pm–5:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Tween/Teen Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Clash your favorite gaming icons in the ultimate showdown. Tweens and Teens are invited to bring their friends and play Super Smash. Come see if you are good enough to beat our library gamers!
Nov 26 2025 Wed Early Closing for Thanksgiving 5:30pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Early Closing for Thanksgiving 5:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 All Branches Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Arbor Hill/ West Hill This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pop-Up Pet Food Pantry 1:00pm–3:00pm Arbor Hill/ West Hill Library Branch: Arbor Hill/ West Hill Room: Arbor Hill/West Hill: Main Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness Event Details: Staff from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide free pet food and supplies. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the branch directly.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online
Dec 31 2025 Wed Closed Early for New Year's Eve 5:30pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Closed Early for New Year's Eve 5:30pm–8:00pm Branches: Arbor Hill/ West Hill, Bach, Delaware, Howe, North Albany, Pine Hills, Washington Avenue, Outreach/ Offsite, Virtual/ Online